Nigerian chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci responds to critics who labelled her “ugly” after she posted a no makeup dance video with her brother.
The video, which showed a fun, light-hearted moment between the siblings, showcased the duo dancing and freestyling to a song he wrote for her.
Hilda Baci addresses ‘ugly’ claim after sharing no makeup video, deletes post
However, the video attracted negative attention online, with a few commenters criticizing Baci’s appearance without makeup.
In response to the backlash, Baci deleted the video and took to her Instagram to shut down the negativity in a graceful yet confident manner.
She shared a stunning makeup-free photo of herself and captioned it with an empowering message: “Unique Gifted Lovable You,” spelling out the word “UGLY” with an uplifting twist.
Fans and supporters flooded the comments section of her post, praising her for her confidence and the way she handled the situation. Many commended Baci for her positive response and authenticity, applauding her for standing up against online criticism.
A notable singer, Nasboi wrote, “My dear Hilda, you’re a very beautiful woman….. they will do anything to make you feel bad when you’re winning. A queen I Stan. You fine, you wey I see dey cook for hours under heat without make up. Tah you fine die.”
Another fan @moyosoreoluwae added, “I am so angry you made them think you are giving the comments a spotlight cos girl?? You are BEAUTIFUL!!!!”
Watch the video below …
Hilda Baci and her brother ✨ pic.twitter.com/syewv27o1E
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) October 9, 2024